Price per MSI/MSF Calculator

Estimate the price per MSI (or MSF) for a roll of paper of a given grade and basis weight. When filling in these fields, use decimal fractions where necessary and give lengths in inches and weight in pounds. To convert the MSF price derived below to price per linear foot and yard, use this calculator.

Price per MSI/MSF Calculator

Price per Pound:

(U.S. dollars)

Basis Weight:

Select…

(Or type in values below.)

Basic Size:(length × width)

length

width

Price per MSI =

Price per MSF =

The numerical results from this calculator are estimates only and are not guaranteed.

Example

Find the price per MSI (or MSF) for a roll of 70# book paper priced at $0.58 per pound.

Formula:

Basis Weight

(Area of Basic Size)

× 2

× Price per Pound

=

Price
per MSI

× 144

=

Price
per MSF

Equation:

70

(25 × 38)

× 2

× 0.58

=

$0.0855
price
per MSI

× 144

=

$12.3120
price
per MSF

Note: The price per MSI and MSF above are rounded to four decimal places.